Knott County, KY vs Adair County, KY

Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.

Metric Knott County, KY Adair County, KY
Population 14K 19K
Low Food Access % 73.2% 55.8%
SNAP Participation % 28.9% 14.7%
Poverty Rate 27.7% 19.8%
Median Household Income $38,336 $49,690
Households Without Vehicle 7.5% 5.5%
Low Access Population 10,454 10,539
Low Access Tracts 4 3

Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).

Data Sources

Source: USDA Economic Research Service Food Access Research Atlas — low-access and food desert tract classifications. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates — population, poverty, income, SNAP, and vehicle access.